CR

Trachycystis clifdeni

Unknown

Overview

The Dlinza Forest pinwheel is a species of very small, air-breathing, land snail, a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusc in the family Charopidae.

Trachycystis clifdeni faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.

Threat summary

Habitat

This species inhabits specialized microhabitats within limestone karst formations and rocky outcrops. It requires specific moisture and temperature conditions found in crevices and cave entrances of calcareous substrates.

Forest· majorMarine coastal/supratidal· major

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Trachycystis clifdeni classified as Critically Endangered?
Trachycystis clifdeni is classified as Critically Endangered — facing an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild — because population sizes are very small, declining sharply, or restricted to a tiny range. Trachycystis clifdeni faces severe threats from habitat destruction due to urban development and agricultural expansion across its limited range. The species' restricted distribution makes it particularly vulnerable to localized environmental changes and human disturbance. Mining activities and infrastructure development pose additional pressures on the remaining suitable habitat patches.
Where does Trachycystis clifdeni live?
Trachycystis clifdeni occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Trachycystis clifdeni?
The main threats to Trachycystis clifdeni are 11.1, 12.1, ai-1, and ai-2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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